GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

Random words

WordMeaning
guilelessinnocent
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
omnipotentalmighty
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
shama trick that deludes : hoax